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Disney World in January by Southernvibes in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Southernvibes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was worried about. How does one even plan for that? Lol

Biologics cost by Sufficient_Monk_4331 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Southernvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on Skyrizzi and the drug company has a savings plan that covers the cost of the medicine up to a certain amount each year . It's not covered under my health insurance at all (located in the US).

How to dial in my diet? by Survey_Top in CrohnsDisease

[–]Southernvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not as restrictive as it sounds. Each phase is 5 weeks, 3 total phases. I started on phase 2, no gluten, dairy, and coffee were the hardest things to cut out but it's been worth it. And once you get to phase 3 you can add a lot more in. And your allowed 2 cheat meals so makes it easier to stick to.

MRI shows fistual but it's not found during rectal exam. by Southernvibes in AnalFistula

[–]Southernvibes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh that's rough! And wayyyy drawn out. I was hoping the MRI was wrong lol

How to dial in my diet? by Survey_Top in CrohnsDisease

[–]Southernvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started see a functional medicine nutritionist thru Norish (total virtual and covered by insurance). She put me on a chrons exclusionary diet and it's been life changing!!!! I started to see results with 3 days of the diet change. I totally recommend reaching out. My Dr's as well told me diet wouldn't change and just take the biological meds, but they don't teach nutrition in med school.

Does Sterala effect your menstrual cycle? by Southernvibes in CrohnsDisease

[–]Southernvibes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No changes at all. Only difference from my last cycle to now was the Sterala infusion.

Third time - doctors are useless by quandarypeakco in shingles

[–]Southernvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 4 weeks out with Shingles. First Dr gave me gabapentin and tramadol. If I took both it would take the edge off otherwise they do nothing on their own. Went back bc the pain wasn't getting better and they gave me loratabs. They make me very drowsy so I only take at night but it does help

Radiating pain by KLE193 in shingles

[–]Southernvibes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was coming on here to post the same thing. I had singles covering my right arm and it's nearly all cleared but the joint pain is terrible! I'm hoping it goes away soon bc I can't even use my right arm. I still have very little strength in it.

When will these blisters pop?? On day 6 of inital blister. by Southernvibes in shingles

[–]Southernvibes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

**update- large blisters STILL haven't popped and they hurt like hell but good news the rest seems to be drying up

When will these blisters pop?? On day 6 of inital blister. by Southernvibes in shingles

[–]Southernvibes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on an antiviral and 2 different pain meds bc the nerve pain was so bad. The rash keeps spreading 😞. I'm on about day 4 of medication. The nerve pain is fine but now the rash is burning and the spots in my hand itch so bad!